East Moline, IL vs Marengo, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. East Moline is 21.2% cheaper than Marengo. With a cost index of 67 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from East Moline to Marengo should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in East Moline is $826/month compared to $1,077/month in Marengo — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Moline is more affordable at $135,300 median vs $206,100.

Median household income in East Moline is $63,328 compared to $72,586 in Marengo (-12.8%). The higher salaries in Marengo partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of East Moline spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Marengo.